On Friday, Dec. 1, the Town of Jupiter showcased Jupiter Fire Rescue Department’s first fire apparatus at There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Abacoa, Florida, the department said in a post on its website.
This pumper is the first of the JFRD fleet, and it was decked out and ready for some holiday fun.
In three years, the city will leave the services of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) and open its own independent fire department.
Creating the new JFRD will allow the Jupiter Town Council to have local control over costs, operations, and levels of service. It will also allow the Council to make fiscally-responsible decisions on behalf of Jupiter’s residents and businesses, and will significantly decrease the cost of fire rescue and emergency services compared to what is charged by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), currently and into the future, the department said.
The Town estimates that JFRD will begin service on Oct. 1, 2026. The Town will receive fire rescue and EMS services from PBCFR until that time under the current interlocal agreement.
Recruiting video
The city released a new recruiting reel which promises top-level service, and says the Town of Jupiter is looking to hire a fire chief to build the new department.
Palm Beach rejects Jupiter’s offer to lease Station 18
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue rejected an offer from the Town of Jupiter to lease Fire Station 18 at Burt Reynolds Park for Jupiter’s new fire rescue department, according to documents WPTV received from a public records request.
It’s another disagreement between the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach County as Jupiter continues to start a new fire and EMS agency over the county’s objection, the report said. Records also show the Town of Jupiter will regain control over Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 16 at 3550 Military Trail.
